A Guide to the Papers of Phi Beta Kappa, 1964-1986 #RG-23/22/1.871, RG-23/22/1.901

A Guide to the Papers of Phi Beta Kappa, 1964-1986 Phi Beta Kappa, Papers, RG-23/22/1.871, RG-23/22/1.901

A Guide to the Papers of Phi Beta Kappa, 1964-1986

A Collection in
The University of Virginia Archives
Special Collections
The University of Virginia Library
Accession Number RG-23/22/1.871, RG-23/22/1.901

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

RG-23/22/1.871, RG-23/22/1.901

Title

Papers of Phi Beta Kappa 1964-1986

Physical Characteristics

This collection consists of 2.5 feet (ca. 2000 items).

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Access to confidential records, including student grades and letters of recommendation, is restricted to sitting officers of Beta of Virginia, Phi Beta Kappa.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of Phi Beta Kappa, Accession #RG-23/22/1.871, RG-23/22/1.901, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

Collection RG-23/22/1.871 was an archival transfer from the chapter through Jon D. Mikalson, Classics Dept., 143 Cabell Hall, University of Virginia on 1987 August 12.

Collection RG-23/22/1.901 was a gift from Joseph Vaughn, 2109 Morris Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22903 on 1990 July 20.

Biographical/Historical Information

National academic honor society

Scope and Content Information

The papers contain correspondence and administrative files of the local chapter.

General correspondence files contain letters re chapter business including meetings, prizes, local events, membership acceptances and refusals, and notices from the national council. Administrative files contain annual reports, constitution and by laws, and correspondence and other material re awards, visiting scholars, special activities and membership lists. There is also correspondence re the nomination, election and initiation of candidates.

A lecture, "Ivory towers in a secular world "by [C. Vann?] Woodward completes the collection.

Contents List

Series: I: Correspondence

Box 1
Correspondence--General 1964-1980

10 folders
Box 2
Correspondence--General 1981-1985

7 folders
Box 3
Correspondence--General 1986
Box 3
Correspondence--Acceptance Letters 1972

3 folders
Box 3
Correspondence--Form Letters 1971-1985
Box 3
Correspondence--Letters to Out-of-Towners 1973-1974
Box 3
Correspondence--Passover Letter to Rabbi Krinsky 1975
Box 3
Correspondence--President to Members 1976-1981
Box 3
Correspondence--Refusals 1972-1973

Series: II: Administrative Records

Box 3
Administrative--Annual Reports 1978-1981
Box 3
Administrative--Bylaws 1977
Box 3
Administrative--Constitution 1968-1983
Box 3
Administrative--Founder's Day 1974
Box 3
Administrative--Hereford Inauguration 1974
Box 3
Administrative--Information n.d.
Box 3
Administrative--Pass-Fail Study Committee 1969
Box 3
Administrative--President's Charge to Electorate 1978-1980
Box 3
Administrative--Programs 1974-1985
Box 3
Administrative--Secretary's Information 1970-1984
Box 3
Administrative--Song Sheets n.d.

Series: III: Awards and Prizes

Box 4
Awards and Prizes 1972-1981

5 folders

Series: IV: Visiting Scholars

Box 4
Visiting Scholars--General 1971-1973
Box 4
Visiting Scholars--Rosen, Charles 1977
Box 4
Visiting Scholars--Eccles, Sir John 1977
Box 4
Visiting Scholars--Miller, J. Hillis 1978
Box 4
Visiting Scholars--Casteen, John 1978-1981

Series: V: Membership

Box 4
Membership--List 1972-1981

3 folders
Box 4
Membership--Mailing List 1981
Box 4
Membership--List of Degree Candidates 1981-1982
Box 4
Membership--Master List 1982
Box 4
Membership--Mailing List 1985
Box 4
Membership--List of Chapters n.d.
Box 4
Membership--Candidates 1965-1972

3 folders
Box 5
Membership--Candidates 1973-1985

6 folders
Box 5
Membership--Election 1970-1981

6 folders
Box 5
Membership--Initiation and Banquet 1970-1981

6 folders
Box 6
Membership--Initiation and Banquet 1982-1984

3 folders
Box 6
Membership--Initiation In Absentia 1977-1984

6 folders
Box 6
Membership--Key Problems 1972-1974
Box 6
Membership--Key Order Forms 1978-1986

4 folders

Series: VI: Miscellaneous

Box 6
TMs--"Ivory Towers in a Secular World" 1977
Box 6
Miscellaneous [RG-23/22/1.901] [1953-1976]
Box 7
Correspondence--General 1978-1984

Restricted Material
Box 7
Administrative n.d.

Restricted Material
Box 7
Departmental Recommendations 1972-1973

Restricted Material
Box 7
Honorary & Alum. Comm.--Recommendations 1975-1976

Restricted Material
Box 7
Honors & Graduate Students--Recommendations 1974

Restricted Material
Box 7
Membership Candidates 1965-1985

Restricted Material
Box 7
Membership Elections 1970-1981

Restricted Material